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La Junta Gardens, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Crowley County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
122
Population
230/sq mi density
$81,136
Median Income
$66,254 per capita
$229,000
Home Value
$156,866 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
255
Violent Crime/100K
5,475 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,136 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
La Junta Gardens experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,067 ft (1,240 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0013°N, 103.5549°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Crowley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southeast Colorado Regional (LAA) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
La Junta Gardens has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 31°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.3").